“The human species thinks in metaphors and learns through stories.” – Mary Catherine Bateson Immersing ourselves in story is very powerful. It can be a wonderful escape, and at the same time allow us to learn something completely new. The…
Referral Defined “The act of directing someone to a different place or person for information, help, or action, often to a person or group with more knowledge or power.” – Cambridge Dictionary Recently, I joined a professional networking organization called…
“I pride myself on what I do every night. I pride myself on my work ethic and how I carry myself. I want to be mature in my approach but focused and disciplined.” – Malcolm Brogdon, NBA basketball player My…
With over 27 years of experience in learning and development, I’ve observed leaders at various stages of their careers. Successful leadership, I’ve discerned, is predicated on five key elements, which I’ve encapsulated in the acronym ACUTE. Acute is defined as…
In this blog, I’ll share three perspectives on experiencing the Braves World Series Championship. Perspective 1: Player-Coach Experience “Team. Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” -Henry Ford Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna, Jr. has…
“I have to focus on my mental health.” -Simone Biles Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast of all time. This week, she asked to be withdrawn from the Olympic team competition, saying, “I have to focus on my mental…
“The most common source of mistakes in management decisions is the emphasis on finding the right answer rather than the right question.” – Peter Drucker About four months ago, I reached out to a colleague and good friend of mine,…
The buzzword being thrown around throughout the COVID period has been “pivot.” We’ve all experienced firsthand the need to make adjustments personally, professionally and/or emotionally at some point in time since March. Now, in order to keep moving forward in…
“It’s not how you start the race or where you are during the race, it is how you cross the finish line that will matter.” -Robert D. Hales, American businessman The year 2020 has been a year like none other. It…
Embrace your commitments, especially those that are lifelong. “You need to make a commitment, and once you make it, then life will give you some answers.” – Les Brown “Til death do us part.” That’s what I told my wife,…